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How To Banish Pet Hair In Your Home Using A Robotic Vacuum

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Using robotic vacuums is one of the most effective ways to banish pet hair. In a few easy steps, you can even prevent it from coming back. Find out how on this article.

Robotic Vacuum: An Effective Pet Hair Removal Solution

Having a pet in our home can fill it with love instantly. But because cats and dogs regularly shed the entire year, they’ll also fill the rooms in your house with their hair.

Any pet owner knows that pet hair gets everywhere, from your comfortable sofa and floor you just swept to your favorite black sweater. It also accumulates on the fibers of your carpet and in every nook and cranny in the house. [Read more…] about How To Banish Pet Hair In Your Home Using A Robotic Vacuum

‘Trillions of billions’ of alien robots near Earth and about to invade

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A staggering “trillions of billions” of alien robots could be about to invade Earth, according to a credible and down-to-earth astrophysicist.

And because they are likely to be self-replicating alien robots, they could overwhelm our planet with some unimaginable numbers.

This terrifying prospect is being reported by Fox News, which quotes Zaza Osmanov, of Georgia’s University of Tbilisi. [Read more…] about ‘Trillions of billions’ of alien robots near Earth and about to invade

SnakeClamp Products launches Flexwire

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Flexwire, an innovative waterproof solid-core flexible mounting arm alternative to flexible gooseneck tubing

SnakeClamp’s new custom-length Flexwire product is a durable, waterproof flexible mounting and positioning arm alternative to flexible gooseneck tubes.

It is ideal for mounting objects in harsh or outdoor environments where a flexible positioning arm is required.

SnakeClamp Products of Christiansburg, Virginia has developed Flexwire, an innovative waterproof solid-core flexible mounting arm alternative to flexible gooseneck tubing. [Read more…] about SnakeClamp Products launches Flexwire

Christie’s auction house and Hyundai host art and artificial intelligence exhibition

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Prestigious auction house Christie’s recently hosted an art exhibition with a difference – the subject of this one was the impact of artificial intelligence on all aspects of the art world.

The 2019 Art+Tech Summit: The AI Revolution brought together thought leaders, industry experts, and artists for a series of lectures and panel discussions.

Produced in conjunction with Christie’s Education and presented by Hyundai, the summit facilitated lively conversation on emerging trends and predictions facing the future of our business and provided a platform for feedback and cultivating new ideas. [Read more…] about Christie’s auction house and Hyundai host art and artificial intelligence exhibition

Fanuc showcases ‘Zero Down Time’ IIoT solution

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Fanuc America demonstrated its Zero Down Time (ZDT) Industrial IoT solution at Automate 2019 .

The company’s augmented reality (AR) experience featured manufacturing situations where ZDT could help. The experience included six common manufacturing challenges printed on two graphic display panels that simulated manufacturing facilities.  

ZDT’s predictive analytics have already saved millions of dollars by preventing unexpected down time in the automotive industry, says the company.

In addition to reducing unexpected down time, ZDT allows users to maximise production throughput, optimise maintenance costs, increase the life of their robots, and access data from anywhere via the ZDT web portal.

Since its introduction in 2015, ZDT analytics have successfully identified potential equipment issues, and notified customers to take corrective actions and avoid unexpected down time in over 600 cases, saving companies more than $75 million, adds the company.

“The value of ZDT applies to every manufacturer,” said Joe Gazzarato, director of engineering, ZDT Product Development, Fanuc America. 

“No matter what industry you’re in, the prospect of maintaining consistent production uptime and reducing costs equates to a competitive advantage – which is what ZDT offers our customers.”

 

AutoStore announces newest distribution partner, Kuecker Logistics Group

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AutoStore has announced a partnership with Kuecker Logistics Group (KLG), located in Belton, MO, USA. KLG provides material handling solutions across North America.

It has experience in a diverse range of markets including solutions for e-commerce fulfilment, retail, wholesale, protein, cold chain, convenience store, pharmaceutical, 3PL and food/beverage distribution.

KLG provides solutions in supply chain management, industrial automation and robotics, life cycle services and more. It designs and builds systems to increase throughput and storage capacities while reducing labour and facility costs.

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Infineon expands its development site in Austria

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Infineon is planning to expand its development site in Linz, Austria. The company says it will strengthen its research and development efforts in the field of high-frequency components.

The Infineon Austria holding company – Danube Integrated Circuit Engineering – in Linz will be provided with a new home.

The company broke ground for the new site today.  [Read more…] about Infineon expands its development site in Austria

Cambridge Analytica whistleblower kicks off IP Expo Manchester 2019

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IP EXPO Manchester, co-located at Digital Transformation EXPO, opened yesterday with Christopher Wylie, ex-Cambridge Analytica employee turned whistleblower.

Wylie gave visitors the inside track on one of the most notorious data scandals to date and shared his insights on what governments, technology vendors and regulatory bodies should be doing to better protect personal data in the future.

Drawing parallels with other sectors such as aviation and utilities, he questioned why technology was the only industry where the burden was placed on the consumer: “As consumers, we’re not told if you don’t want to get electrocuted, don’t use electricity. There are regulations in place and accountability lies with the provider, not the user. Why isn’t that the same with technology?”  [Read more…] about Cambridge Analytica whistleblower kicks off IP Expo Manchester 2019

Volvo CE opens parts distribution centre in Canada

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Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE) has opened a new parts distribution centre in Toronto, Canada, to better serve its customers in the country.

With the new centre, Volvo CE will be able to deliver critical parts the next day after an order is placed to dealers in most major markets across Canada.

Volvo CE dealers in Canada forsee huge benefits to having a distribution centre based in the country. Prior to the opening of the centre, the company shipped all parts to its Canadian dealers from the United States. This entailed processing through customs, which could cause delays in delivery and increase machine idle time.

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Report: US vertical farming market worth $3 billion by 2024

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The US vertical farming market is projected to reach values of around $3 billion by 2024, growing at a CAGR of more than 24% during 2018-2024, according to a new report from Research and Markets.

The vertical farming technique offers speedier supply chain for seedling production and with an eight-week turnaround time of seedling ordering system.

These systems will help farmers to meet the growing demand and offer promotions and special offers to consumers in the US market.

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